Left Handed Detaling

UncleDavy

UncleDavy

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After going through a paint correction session this weekend I realize that power tool manufacturers cater their tools for right handed people. I used my Griots G9 and I really like the machine but as a lefty I could not activate the trigger lock button. I realize that we are only 10% of the population but why couldn't Griots add a second button to the other side of the handle? Have any of my other fellow lefty detailers noticed this?
 
We gotta make up more than 10% now?

But funny you mention this... never noticed this issue with my machines. But I do not have a Griots.
 
DetailKitty said:
We gotta make up more than 10% now?

But funny you mention this... never noticed this issue with my machines. But I do not have a Griots.
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That's it. Where is the "De-Friend" button?? :laughing::laughing::laughing:
 
Reminded me of something lol
flanders-leftorium.jpg
 
I guess I have a better chance of getting that left handed monkey wrench.
 
Im left handed too...actually ambidextrous! All sports left handed such as baseball, throw a football, ping pong, tennis, and golf. I eat and write right handed...and use a DA!


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I have the same issue with my Shine Mate DA, sometimes I can use the thick part of the lowest joint on left hand index finger to squeeze the locking button in, but this doesn't work every time. Sometimes I start up right handed and switch over as I go.

Lefties Rule.

Literally!

I read somewhere that 4 of the last 6 Presidents were left handed.

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I sent an email to Griots customer service. Let's see if I get a response.
 
Big Dave said:
I have the same issue with my Shine Mate DA, sometimes I can use the thick part of the lowest joint on left hand index finger to squeeze the locking button in, but this doesn't work every time. Sometimes I start up right handed and switch over as I go.

Lefties Rule.

Literally!

I read somewhere that 4 of the last 6 Presidents were left handed.

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American Presidents? If so, the correct term is "Under handed". ;)
 
Big Dave said:
I have the same issue with my Shine Mate DA, sometimes I can use the thick part of the lowest joint on left hand index finger to squeeze the locking button in, but this doesn't work every time. Sometimes I start up right handed and switch over as I go.

Lefties Rule.

Literally!

I read somewhere that 4 of the last 6 Presidents were left handed.

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Garfield, Hoover, Truman, Ford, Reagan, Bush Sr, Clinton and Obama were all left handed.
 
DetailKitty said:
Now I’m wondering if I’m using my DAs right handed?
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Depending on which side of the truck I'm on, or the angle, I will switch my hands from left to right on the trigger/polisher head as necessary. Either way feels comfortable for me.
 
FWIW...

Conversely:
The Flex XC 3401 VRG spins counter clockwise,
(the direct opposite of most other DAs), which
some right-handed detailers do find annoyingly
counterintuitive at/upon their first deployment.


Bob
 
I get it. I'm right-handed, but I have to switch hands to hit different areas of a vehicle. I've never had an issue of pressing the trigger lock with my left index finger. Put it up to practice or repetition. I'm a production painter by trade, but after my right wrist started causing me problems, I taught myself to paint left handed and have the same trigger control. Give it time and practice. :buffing:
 
As a lefty, you learn to work around such “handicaps”. It sometimes sucks, but what I do is start off right handed while spreading product, activate trigger lock, then switch to the left handed orientation.
 
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